Studio Technologies Dante 5330 User Manual
Model 5330 Flex-Use
Dante® Audio Interface
User Guide
Issue 1, July 2018
This User Guide is applicable for serial numbers
M5330-02001 and later with application firmware 1.0 and later
and Dante firmware 4.2.0 (UltimoX4 4.1.2.1)
Also applicable for serial numbers
M5330-00151 to 02000 with application firmware 1.0 and later
and Dante firmware 2.5.0 (Ultimo 4.0.9.1)
Copyright © 2018 by Studio Technologies, Inc., all rights reserved
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Table of Contents
Revision History ................................................................... 4
Introduction ........................................................................... 5
Installation ............................................................................ 9
Configuration ........................................................................
Operation .............................................................................. 13
Technical Notes ....................................................................
Specifications .......................................................................
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Revision History
Issue 1, July 2018:
1. Initial release.
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Introduction
The Model 5330 Flex-Use Dante Audio Interface provides a simple yet high-performance
means of interfacing analog signals with
applications that utilize Dante® audio-overEthernet media networking technology. Four
line-level analog sources can be connected
to the unit and then, after conversion to digital, output by way of four output (transmitter)
channels associated with the Dante interface. Four signals that arrive by way of Dante
can be converted to analog and then output
as balanced line-level signals. A monitor section allows the input and output signals to be
selectively observed using meters, a headphone output, and a line-level output.
The Model 5330 is a fully professional product that offers the audio quality, features,
and reliability required by 24-hour commercial applications. Four inputs, two on the
front panel and two on the back, allow simple
interfacing with a variety of unbalanced
and balanced line-level analog sources. The
2-channel (stereo) input on the front panel
is optimized for use with portable electronics
that provide “–10” unbalanced audio sources.
Using a rotary control, users can adjust the
sensitivity of the input circuitry to match the
level of the source. Two additional inputs are
provided on the back panel and meet the
requirements of professional audio equipment. They are differential (balanced) with
a nominal level of +4 dBu and plenty of
signal-handling “headroom.” The four input
signals are converted to 24-bit digital audio
and then transported out of the unit via the
Dante interface.
Four digital audio channels enter the Model
5330 via its Dante interface. These generalpurpose audio channels are then converted
from the digital domain to the analog domain. Four 3-pin male XLR connectors,
located on the unit’s back panel, provide
balanced +4 dBu-nominal line-level analog
outputs. An auxiliary output, also located
on the back panel, provides a fifth “professional-quality” output. Pushbutton switches,
located on the front panel, allow the user
to select the source for the auxiliary output
from among the four Dante input (receiver)
channels.
The monitor section allows the user to
select any audio input or output signal
for visual and aural observation. Two
8-segment LEDs meters, calibrated in
dBFS, allow precise monitoring of signal
levels as they exist in the digital domain.
A 2-channel (stereo) headphone output
allows connection of headphones or ear
Figure 1. Model 5330 front view
Figure 2. Model 5330 back view
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buds that use either 3.5 mm or ¼-inch jacks.
A separate line-level analog monitor output
allows connection to inputs on amplified
speakers or power amplifiers. Two rotary
controls allow individual adjustment of the
headphone and monitor outputs.
An Ethernet connection is all that’s required
to make the Model 5330 part of a sophisticated networked audio system. Dante
audio-over-Ethernet has found wide
acceptance as an audio “backbone” due
to its ease of use, interoperability, excellent
audio quality, and wide adoption by a large
number of equipment manufacturers.
The Model 5330 can serve as an “edge”
device for a Dante network implementation,
providing high-performance input, output,
and monitor resources for various applications. The unit is an excellent general-purpose “tool” to help expand Dante capabilities
for facilities and applications that were initially implemented to support signals in the
analog domain.
A major benefit of using Dante is its abil
ity to use any standard Ethernet network
implementation, including cabling and
switches, to directly transport professional
audio signals. The Model 5330 supports
digital audio signals with sample rates of
44.1 and 48 kHz and a bit depth of up to
24. These sample rates were selected for
optimal support of broadcast, production,
industrial, commercial, and consumer applications. Status LEDs provide a real-time
indication of LAN and Dante performance.
The signals associated with the Model
5330’s four analog input channels are
converted to digital and then routed to
transmitter (output) channels on the unit’s
Dante interface. Four Dante transmitter (output) channels from an associated
Dante-enabled device can be assigned to
the Model 5330’s input (receiver) channels using the Dante Controller application.
These input signals are converted into analog and then sent to the output circuitry.
The Model 5330 is “universal” mains powered, requiring 100 to 240 volts, 50/60 Hz
for operation. Standard connectors are
used for interfacing with the audio input and
output channels, Ethernet interface, and AC
mains input. The unit’s enclosure mounts in
one space (1U) of a standard 19-inch rack
enclosure and weighs less than four pounds
(2 Kg).
Applications
The Model 5330 is a general-purpose
analog input, analog output and monitoring device intended for use in a variety of
audio and audio-with-picture applications
where Dante technology is utilized. It’s
applicable anywhere that line-level analog
inputs and outputs need to be converted to
and from Dante while audio quality is maintained. The term “Flex-Use” comes from
Dante Audio-over-Ethernet
Digital audio data associated with the Model
5330 is interfaced with a local area network
(LAN) using Dante audio-over-Ethernet
media networking technology. The unit is
compatible with the Dante Domain Manager™ (DDM) software application. For serial
numbers 02001 and later, the unit is also
the flexibility that the unit’s range of simple
but carefully-implemented resources can
provide. It’s suitable for demanding on-air
broadcast and live-event applications that
require both excellent audio performance
and reliable operation. It can also be a perfect complement for academic, industrial,
or corporate audio-visual facilities where a
compliant with AES67 digital audio signals.
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variety of analog input and output devices
must be supported.
The rack-mounted unit is appropriate for
installation in fixed locations, serving the
needs of systems associated with stadium,
worship, education, commercial, and government facilities. Its lightweight enclosure
also makes it suitable for mobile and field
uses. The Model 5330 features an optimized set of controls and indicators that
makes it simple and intuitive to use. With
the unit’s metering and monitoring resources it’s easy for users to obtain optimal
performance. And by providing standard
connectors for all inputs and outputs, along
with universal AC mains powering, installation and setup can be completed in only a
short period of time.
Four Analog Inputs
The Model 5330’s four inputs allow connection to a range of unbalanced and balanced
analog audio sources. Inputs 1 and 2 have
a nominal level of –10 dBu and are intended for use with unbalanced sources associated with personal electronic devices such
as phones, tablet and notebook computers.
For easy access a 3.5 mm 3-conductor
(stereo) jack is provided on the front panel.
A rotary level control, located adjacent to
the input jack, allows adjustment of the
input sensitivity to match a wide range of
audio sources. This allows the audio quality
to easily be optimized. Inputs 3 and 4 are
electronically balanced with a nominal level
of +4 dBu. They use two 3-pin female XLR
connectors which are located on the unit’s
back panel. They are intended for connection to professional audio sources such as
audio consoles, wireless microphone receivers, and video playback equipment.
The four inputs are capacitor-coupled and
ESD (static) protected to provide reliable
operation in a variety of demanding applications. Extensive filtering minimizes the
chance that radio frequency (RF) energy
will cause interference. Low-noise, lowdistortion, and wide dynamic-range circuitry
ensures that audio quality is preserved. Four
bi-color signal present/peak LEDs provide a
simple means of observing input activity. The
analog input audio is routed to high-performance analog-to-digital conversion (ADC)
integrated circuits that support sampling
rates of 44.1 and 48 kHz with a bit depth of
up to 24. The audio signals, now in the digital
domain, are connected to the Dante interface
where the data is packetized and prepared
for transport over Ethernet. The Dante Controller software application will typically be
used to assign the Model 5330’s four output
(transmitter) channels to inputs (receiver)
channels on designated Dante equipment.
Five Analog Outputs
The Model 5330 provides five analog linelevel outputs, four main and one auxiliary.
The unit’s four Dante input (receiver) channels serve as the audio sources for the five
outputs. The Dante Controller software application can be used to route (subscribe)
Dante sources (transmitters) to the Model
5330’s four Dante inputs (receivers). The
unit’s four Dante input (receiver) channels
are “mapped” one-to-one with the four main
output channels. Four bi-color LEDs provide
a signal present/peak indication of level of
the four Dante input (receiver) channels.
The audio source for the auxiliary output is
selected by the user from among the four
Dante input (receiver) channels. Two pushbutton switches and four LEDs, located
on the front panel, allow for simple source
selection.
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